‘‘It really makes you aware of how generous our community is,’’ she said.

Guests heard from representatives from participating organisations Rotary Club of Shepparton, ConnectGV, Shepparton Foodshare and the Shepparton Bears Football Netball Club who all thanked the Community Fund GV and the Audi Centre Shepparton for organising the initiative.

Audi Centre Shepparton dealer principal Jason Sherlock said they were rapt with the result of the raffle.

‘‘It’s good for us to engage with the community,’’ he said.

‘‘We’re conscious of how important it is to be involved with the community.’’